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Kielder Water Lakeside Path – Kielder Dam and Reservoir loop from Falstone

Kielder Water Lakeside Path – Kielder Dam and Reservoir loop from Falstone

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Kielder Water Lakeside Path – Kielder Dam and Reservoir loop from Falstone

02:14

30.4km

440m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.48 km

Ascent to Yarrowmoor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Last climb section before the welcome sight of the reservoir at the southern, main road entrance.

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17.9 km

View of the Road to Falstone

Highlight • Viewpoint

Heading back towards the dam area of Lakeside. Some high speed descending and plenty ascending. This was added as a 16mile climb before the Lakeside trail

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21.6 km

Gravel Tracks at Kielder Lakeside

Highlight • Viewpoint

West side of Kielder Lakeside has a mass of forestry with miles and miles of gravel tracks. Panoramic views in many directions can be seen.

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24.6 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a lovely descent with far ranging views - including a first glimpse of the lake if you have cycled in from the south

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25.3 km

The southern shore of the Lakeside Way offers a scenic route along the UK's largest man-made lake. This well-maintained multi-user trail winds through woodland, past art installations, and offers waterfront views, with frequent encounters with red squirrels and ospreys.

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27.6 km

Forest Path

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You're on the Lakeside Way (south), which includes both NCN 10 and the Reivers Route. This well-maintained multi-user trail winds through forests, past art installations, and offers water views, with regular encounters with red squirrels and ospreys.

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30.4 km

Kielder Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The dam at the eastern end of Kielder reservoir is a great spot for a stop and photo opp.
It's on many routes including the 26 mile multi user Lakeside …

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30.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

791 m

617 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.2 km

4.48 km

739 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

18°C

9°C

2 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Kielder Water Lakeside Path – Kielder Dam and Reservoir loop from Falstone

Ascent to Yarrowmoor

View of the Road to Falstone

Gravel Tracks at Kielder Lakeside

View of the Lake

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